New Delhi, Feb. 23 -- After India's 76-run defeat to South Africa in their Super Eight openerof the ICC T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate admitted the team had faltered badly but defended their decision of picking Washington Sundar ahead of vice-captain Axar Patel, a call that has since come under scrutiny.
India's 12-match winning streak was ended by a clinical South African unit, outplaying the defending champions across all departments, thereby leaving hardly any margin of error forthe hosts in their remaining two Super Eight clashes against Zimbabwe (February 26) and WestIndies (March 1).
"Very disappointed with the performance. But, when you set up or set out to win a World Cup, don't expe...